Periscope
Colour Haze · 1999
53 min · 7 tracks · stoner rock
Expansive and heavy riffs weave through hypnotic grooves, creating a soundscape that is both immersive and transcendent.
Top tracks — play these first
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Antenna — This track embodies the album's signature blend of heavy riffs and expansive sonic landscapes, showcasing the band's ability to create immersive atmospheres.
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Pulse — With its driving rhythm and dynamic shifts, Pulse highlights Colour Haze's knack for merging intensity with melodic moments, serving as a standout piece on the album.
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Periscope — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, featuring intricate guitar work and an evolving structure that exemplifies the band's signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intricate compositions and immersive soundscapes that define its stoner rock identity.
What we noticed
- The first four tracks feature extended instrumental sections that build gradually, often exceeding six minutes each.
- Each track employs a layered guitar approach, with multiple riffs interweaving to create a dense sound texture.
- The album's pacing includes moments of heavy riffing followed by quieter, more atmospheric passages, allowing for dynamic shifts.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- transcendent soundscapes for deep listening
- hypnotic grooves for relaxation
- extended tracks for immersive journeys
- swirling textures for headphone exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, catchy tracks
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Periscope is Colour Haze's third studio album, following their 1995 debut, which established them within the stoner rock genre. By this point, the band was solidifying their reputation for blending psychedelic elements with heavy, progressive rock.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Always Me 5:58
- 2 Antenna 9:21
- 3 Pulse 5:07
- 4 Sun 8:43
- 5 Periscope 6:15
- 6 Periscope (Breit Return) 6:20
- 7 Transmitter 12:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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